Israel Drives Toward Cairo as Oil Shipments Halt
Israeli tanks push toward Cairo within 50 miles as U S asks Congress for 2.2 billion in arms aid to Israel and oil shipments to the United States are halted by Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. Kissinger and Brezhnev discuss Middle East crisis in Moscow. Egyptian and Israeli reports clash over losses as battles intensify near the Suez front.
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Egypt
Cairo
Saudi Arabia
Nixon
Congress
Israel
United States
Persian Gulf
Sheikdom
Bahrain
Bag Bahrain
Baghdad
Damascus
U.S
Moscow
Henry A. Kissinger
Leonid I. Brezhnev
Middle East
Nixon Cleans House After Orders Defied
President Nixon dismissed special Watergate prosecutor Archibald Cox and fired Deputy Attorney General William Ruckelshaus after they defied his orders. He also accepted Elliott Richardson's resignation and named Robert Bork acting attorney general as the Watergate probe shifts to the Justice Department.
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Elliot Richardson
Justice Department
Richardson
Nixon
Watergate
Archibald Cox
Washington
Cox
Atty
Elliot L. Richardson
William P. Ruckelshaus
Ronald L. Ziegler
Ziegler
Congress
Ruckelshaus
Robert H. Bork
Bork
Special Watergate Prosecution Force
Elliot
Department of Justice
FBI
Bork Fow
Nixen
Gen. Richardson
Government of the United Rates
Newspapers Raise Home Delivery Prices in Oklahoma
The Lawton Constitution and Morning Press announce a 25 cent monthly delivery increase effective Nov 1. Rates for Lawton Fort Sill and Geronimo rise to 2.50 per month for the Constitution and Morning Press. combined subscriptions go from 3.25 to 3.50. Mail rates also rise to 2.25 monthly or 22 yearly. newsprint costs have surged, justifying higher charges.
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Lawton Constitution
Morning Press
Carrier Boys
Lawton
Fort Sill
Geronimo
Constitution
Press
Constitution Press
Oklahoma
Ancrease
Gore Boulevard condemnation suits move forward in court
State Highway Department has filed two new condemnation petitions in District Court to obtain right of way for Gore Boulevard widening from 17th to 53rd Streets. The action brings total suits to 36 as 50 of 86 needed easements have been secured under a 1.84 million street program approved in October 1971 with state and federal funds.
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State Highway Department
Gore Boulevard
Wid
Gore
17Th
53Rd Streets
Highway Department
Gore and
Sheridan Road
Lawton Lawmakers Support Hall Education and Prison Plans
Sen. Al Terrill and Rep. Don Davis backed Gov. Hall's proposals for a 28.9 million education fund hike and a 6.1 million prison reform program, though they warned funds may be tight. They noted demand for roads, mental health, and a 600 dollar teacher pay raise amid possible tax and federal financing.
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Lawton
David Hall
Sen
al Terrill
Don Davis
House Appropriations and Budget Committee
Hall
Terrill
Davis
Oklahoma
Harvest Sale Draws Beef and Freezer Prize
A Harvest Sale offers a USDA choice beef side and a home freezer as prizes. Shoppers may register Monday at 12 participating merchants. a drawing for the freezer will air Tuesday at 10 30 p m on KSWO TV Channel 7.
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Kswo-Tv
Channel 7
Area Man Dies In Elgin Crossing Crash
A 52-year-old Elgin man, Alfred Thurmond, died when his pickup stopped on railroad tracks and was struck by a Frisco locomotive. The crash occurred around 7:30 p.m. with the vehicle scattered over two blocks. Investigators cited the train’s speed at about 40 mph and noted a stop sign at the crossing. Authorities from the Highway Patrol, Harris, the Comanche County sheriff, and Fletcher City Marshal Bill Willis investigated.
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Elgin
Alfred
Shorty) Thurmond
Manuel Harris
Thurmond
North Elgin
Highway Patrol
Harris
Comanche County Sheriff's
Fletcher
Bill Willis
Clyde Lawrence
Mike Kelly
Kelly
FBI Seals Cox Offices After Fire of Watergate Probe
FBI agents moved into Archibald Cox offices hours after President fires the special prosecutor and refused to allow staff to remove papers. Henry Ruth said agents were ordered to seal the offices and questioned future actions in the tapes case. He noted possible grand jury options and court power in contempt cases.
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Washington
FBI
Watergate
Archibald Cox
Cox
Henry Ruth
White House
Ruth
Grand Jury
Thomas McBride
Aggies and Big Red Triumph in Southwest Showdowns
Cameron defeated Panhandle State 77 to 21 while Oklahoma crushed Colorado 47 to 7. Missouri extended its win streak with a 13 to 9 victory over Oklahoma State University. Details and latest scores appear in IC.
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Cameron
Panhandle State
Oklahoma
Colorado
Missouri
Oklahoma State University
School Bus Drivers Focus On Safety
Transportation officials express complaints about buses speeding and pledge safety measures. Staffing and training updates are discussed while district leaders push for stricter enforcement and driver accountability.
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Bob Distmuke
Deemuke
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